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Daniel 2:1
"And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him."
"Chapter 40— N ebuchadnezzar's Dream This chapter is based on Daniel 2 . Soon after Daniel and his companions entered the service of the king of Babylon, events occurred that revealed to an idolatrous nation the power and faithfulness of the God of Israel. Nebuchadnezzar had a remarkable dream, by which “his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.” But although the king's mind was deeply impressed, he found it impossible, when he awoke, to recall the particulars. PK 491"
The EGW passage directly references Daniel 2 and quotes directly from Daniel 2:1, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"remarkable dream, by which he was greatly troubled, “and his sleep brake from him” ( Daniel 2:1 ). But although this vision of the night made a deep impression on his mind, he found it impossible to recall the particulars. He applied to his astrologers and magicians, and with promises of great wealth and honor commanded them to tell him his dream and its interpretation. But they said, “Tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation” ( verse 4 ). SL 34.2"
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:1 in this passage.
Daniel 2:2
"Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king."
"In his perplexity, Nebuchadnezzar assembled his wise men—“the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers”—and besought their help. “I have dreamed a dream,” he said, “and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.” With this statement of his perplexity he requested them to reveal to him that which would bring relief to his mind. PK 491.2"
EGW directly references and quotes Daniel 2:2, including the specific titles of the wise men and the king's statement about his troubled spirit. This is a clear and direct allusion.
Daniel 2:4
"Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation."
"To this the wise men responded, “O king, live forever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.” PK 491.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:4, including the phrase 'O king, live forever' and the wise men's offer to interpret the dream. This is a clear and direct allusion.
Daniel 2:5
"The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill."
"Dissatisfied with their evasive answer, and suspicious because, despite their pretentious claims to reveal the secrets of men, they nevertheless seemed unwilling to grant him help, the king commanded his wise men, with promises of wealth and honor on the one hand, and threats of death on the other, to tell him not only the interpretation of the dream, but the dream itself. “The thing is gone from me,” he said; “if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill. But if ye show the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honor.” PK 492.1"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:5, including the threat of being 'cut in pieces' and having their 'houses made a dunghill' if they fail to reveal the dream and its interpretation. This is a clear and direct allusion.
Daniel 2:8
"The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me."
"Nebuchadnezzar, now thoroughly aroused and angered by the apparent perfidy of those in whom he had trusted, declared: “I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me. But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can show me the interpretation thereof.” PK 492.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:8, including the king's statement 'I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.' This is a clear and direct allusion.
Daniel 2:10
"The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean."
"Still the wise men returned the answer, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.” PK 492.2"
EGW is alluding to the account in Daniel 2 where the wise men are asked to interpret the king's dream. While not a direct quote of verse 10, it accurately reflects the interaction and the wise men's response, making it an explicit allusion.
Daniel 2:11
"And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh."
"Filled with fear for the consequences of their failure, the magicians endeavored to show the king that his request was unreasonable and his test beyond that which had ever been required of any man. “There is not a man upon the earth,” they remonstrated, “that can show the king's matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean. And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.” PK 492.4"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:11.
Daniel 2:12
"For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon."
"Then “the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.” PK 493.1"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:12.
Daniel 2:16
"Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation."
"reveal to him the dream and its interpretation. PK 493.2"
Both passages refer to revealing the dream and its interpretation, although EGW's passage is a summary rather than a direct quote.
Daniel 2:20
"Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:"
Daniel's first act was to thank God for the revelation given him. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,” he exclaimed; “for wisdom and might are His: and He changeth the times and the seasons: He removeth kings, and setteth up kings: He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him. I thank Thee, and praise Thee, O Thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of Thee: for Thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.” PK 494.1 Going immediately to Arioch, whom the king had commanded to destroy the wise men, Daniel said, “Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will show unto the king the interpretation.” Quickly the officer ushered Daniel in before the king, with the words, “I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known un…
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 2:20, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
Daniel 2:21
"And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:"
"To understand these things,—to understand that “righteousness exalteth a nation;” that “the throne is established by righteousness” and “upholden by mercy” ( Proverbs 14:34 ; 16:12 ; Proverbs 20:28 ); to recognize the outworking of these principles in the manifestation of His power who “removeth kings, and setteth up kings” ( Daniel 2:21 ),—this is to understand the philosophy of history. Ed 175.1"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:21, making this a clear and intentional reference.
"To understand these things,—to understand that “righteousness exalteth a nation;” that “the throne is established by righteousness,” and “upholden by mercy;” to recognize the outworking of these principles in the manifestation of His power who “removeth kings, and setteth up kings,”—this is to understand the philosophy of history. Proverbs 14:34 ; 16:12 ; Proverbs 20:28 ; Daniel 2:21 . PK 502.2"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:21.
"Then it was explained that God had this nation in His own hand, and would not suffer victories to be gained faster than He ordained, and would permit no more losses to the Northern men than in His wisdom He saw fit, to punish them for their sins. And had the Northern army at this time pushed the battle still further in their fainting, exhausted condition, the far greater struggle and destruction which awaited them would have caused great triumph in the South. God would not permit this, and sent an angel to interfere. The sudden falling back of the Northern troops is a mystery to all. They know not that God's hand was in the matter. 1T 267.1"
The EGW passage describes God's intervention in the battle, controlling the outcome and timing of events. This aligns with Daniel 2:21, which speaks of God's sovereignty over times, seasons, and rulers. The connection is a thematic parallel.
"The author with deep insight in providential workings draws the curtain aside and reveals a philosophy of history by which the events of the past take on eternal significance. She expressed this philosophy in this way: PK 9.2"
The EGW passage reflects the principle of God's sovereignty over earthly powers and the changing of times, as described in Daniel 2:21. The verse is a clear example of the philosophy of history that EGW is describing.
"of His purpose in the rise and fall of nations. MH 442.2"
EGW's statement about God's purpose in the rise and fall of nations directly reflects the principle articulated in Daniel 2:21, where God is described as the one who removes and establishes kings.
"But history, as commonly studied, is concerned with man's achievements, his victories in battle, his success in attaining power and greatness. God's agency in the affairs of men is lost sight of. Few study the working out of His purpose in the rise and fall of nations. CT 380.2"
Both passages address God's sovereignty over nations and leaders. Daniel 2:21 explicitly states that God removes and sets up kings. EGW laments that history often overlooks God's agency in the rise and fall of nations, implying that He is indeed involved. The connection is strong and supports the idea of God's control over historical events.
"“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son.” Providence had directed the movements of nations, and the tide of human impulse and influence, until the world was ripe for the coming of the Deliverer. The nations were united under one government. One language was widely spoken, and was everywhere recognized as the language of literature. From all lands the Jews of the dispersion gathered to Jerusalem to the annual feasts. As these returned to the places of their sojourn, they could spread throughout the world the tidings of the Messiah's coming. DA 32.2"
Both passages address God's control over historical events. Daniel 2:21 speaks of God changing times and seasons and setting up kings. EGW states that 'Providence had directed the movements of nations' to prepare the world for Christ's coming. This reflects a similar theme of God's sovereignty in shaping history.
"prophecy concerning the sudden overthrow of their oppressors. And this should have been to them an unmistakable sign that God was shaping the affairs of nations in their behalf; for inseparably linked with the prophecy outlining the manner of Babylon's capture and fall were the words: PK 552.1"
Both passages relate to God's control over nations and events. While Daniel 2:21 speaks generally of God's power to remove and set up kings, the EGW passage refers to prophecy concerning the overthrow of Babylon, suggesting God's active role in shaping history.
"The power exercised by every ruler on the earth is Heaven-imparted; and upon his use of the power thus bestowed, his success depends. To each the word of the divine Watcher is, “I girded thee, though thou hast not known Me.” Isaiah 45:5 . And to each the words spoken to Nebuchadnezzar of old are the lesson of life: “Break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquility.” Daniel 4:27 . Ed 174.2"
Both passages touch on God's sovereignty over rulers. Daniel 2:21 states God's power to remove and set up kings, while the EGW passage discusses the Heaven-imparted power of rulers. The connection is thematic, focusing on God's control over earthly leadership.
Daniel 2:22
"He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him."
"“He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him.” Daniel 2:22 . MH 433.6"
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:22 in this passage.
"“He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him.” Daniel 2:22 . 8T 282.3"
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:22 in this passage.
"“During the past night many things have been presented to me regarding our present dangers, and some things about our publishing work have been brought most distinctly to my mind. LS 391.4"
Both passages deal with the idea of receiving revelation or insight into hidden or important matters. The EGW passage speaks of receiving information about dangers and publishing work, while Daniel 2:22 speaks of God revealing deep and secret things. The connection is thematic, not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
Daniel 2:27
"Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;"
"Behold the Jewish captive, calm and self-possessed, in the presence of the monarch of the world's most powerful empire. In his first words he disclaimed honor for himself and exalted God as the source of all wisdom. To the anxious inquiry of the king, “Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?” he replied: “The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king; but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. PK 494.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:27.
"Greatly troubled by the dream, which was evidently a prediction of adversity, the king repeated it to “the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers;” but although the dream was very explicit, none of the wise men could interpret it. PK 516.3"
The EGW passage references the same group of people (magicians, astrologers, etc.) and the inability to interpret the dream, directly alluding to Daniel 2:27.
Daniel 2:28
"But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;"
"Behold the Jewish captive, calm and self-possessed, in the presence of the monarch of the world's most powerful empire. In his first words he disclaimed honor for himself and exalted God as the source of all wisdom. To the anxious inquiry of the king, “Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?” he replied: “The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king; but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. PK 494.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:28.
"“Thy dream,” Daniel declared, “and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and He that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass. But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. PK 497.1"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:28.
"“This is the dream,” confidently declared Daniel; and the king, listening with closest attention to every particular, knew it was the very dream over which he had been so troubled. Thus his mind was prepared to receive with favor the interpretation. The King of kings was about to communicate great truth to the Babylonian monarch. God would reveal that He has power over the kingdoms of the world, power to enthrone and to dethrone kings. Nebuchadnezzar's mind was to be awakened, if possible, to a sense of his responsibility to Heaven. The events of the future, reaching down to the end of time, were to be opened before him. PK 497.4"
Both passages discuss Daniel revealing secrets to Nebuchadnezzar, specifically about the future and God's power.
"Consider the experience of Daniel. When called to stand before King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel did not hesitate to acknowledge the source of his wisdom. Did that faithful recognition of God detract from Daniel's influence in the king's court? By no means; it was the secret of his power; it secured for him favor in the eyes of the ruler of Babylon. In God's name Daniel made known to the king the heaven-sent messages of instruction, warning, and rebuke, and he was not repulsed. Let God's workers of today read the firm, bold testimony of Daniel and follow his example. 7T 151.3"
EGW uses Daniel's experience as an example of acknowledging God as the source of wisdom and power, which directly relates to Daniel 2:28 where Daniel attributes his ability to reveal secrets to God. The passage amplifies the principle of divine revelation and its impact.
"But a divine hand was about to open the prison gates. The king of Egypt had in one night two dreams, apparently pointing to the same event and seeming to foreshadow some great calamity. He could not determine their significance, yet they continued to trouble his mind. The magicians and wise men of his realm could give no interpretation. The king's perplexity and distress increased, and terror spread throughout his palace. The general agitation recalled to the chief butler's mind the circumstances of his own dream; with it came the memory of Joseph, and a pang of remorse for his forgetfulness and ingratitude. He at once informed the king how his own dream and that of the chief baker had been interpreted by a Hebrew captive, and how the predictions had been fulfilled. PP 219.3"
Both passages deal with a king troubled by dreams that require divine interpretation. While the specific details differ (Pharaoh vs. Nebuchadnezzar, Joseph vs. Daniel), the underlying theme of God revealing secrets through dreams is present in both.
"The present is a time of overwhelming interest to all living. Rulers and statesmen, men who occupy positions of trust and authority, thinking men and women of all classes, have their attention fixed upon the events taking place about us. They are watching the relations that exist among the nations. They observe the intensity that is taking possession of every earthly element, and they recognize that something great and decisive is about to take place—that the world is on the verge of a stupendous crisis. PK 537.1"
Both passages deal with the idea of future events being revealed, but the connection is weak. Daniel 2:28 speaks specifically of God revealing secrets to Nebuchadnezzar about the latter days, while the EGW passage speaks more generally about people observing current events and sensing an impending crisis. The thematic overlap is present, but not strong enough to warrant a high confidence.
Daniel 2:31-33
"Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. This image’s head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay."
"“Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, his legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay. PK 497.2"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:31-33.
Daniel 2:34
"Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces."
"“Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. PK 497.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:34.
Daniel 2:35
"Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth."
"“Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. PK 497.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:35.
Daniel 2:37
"Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory."
"“Thou, O king, art a king of kings,” Daniel continued, “for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and fowls of the heaven hath He given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold. PK 498.1 “And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. PK 498.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 2:37, establishing a clear and explicit allusion.
Daniel 2:38
"And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold."
"God exalted Babylon that it might fulfill this purpose. Prosperity attended the nation until it reached a height of wealth and power that has never since been equaled—fitly represented in the Scriptures by the inspired symbol, a “head of gold.” Daniel 2:38 . Ed 175.4"
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:38 in this passage.
Daniel 2:40
"And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise."
"“And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise. PK 498.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 2:40, establishing a clear and explicit allusion.
Daniel 2:41
"And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay."
"“And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay. And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.” PK 498.4"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:41.
Daniel 2:44
"And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever."
"“In the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.” PK 499.1"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:44.
"Chapter 41—The Fiery Furnace This chapter is based on Daniel 3 . The dream of the great image, opening before Nebuchadnezzar events reaching to the close of time, had been given that he might understand the part he was to act in the world's history, and the relation that his kingdom should sustain to the kingdom of heaven. In the interpretation of the dream, he had been plainly instructed regarding the establishment of God's everlasting kingdom. “In the days of these kings,” Daniel had declared, “shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.... The dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.” Daniel 2:44, 45 . PK 503"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:44 and explicitly states the chapter is based on Daniel 3, making this a clear and direct allusion.
Among the Jews there were yet steadfast souls, descendants of that holy line through whom a knowledge of God had been preserved. These still looked for the hope of the promise made unto the fathers. They strengthened their faith by dwelling upon the assurance given through Moses, “A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; Him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever He shall say unto you.” Acts 3:22 . Again, they read how the Lord would anoint One “to preach good tidings unto the meek,” “to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives,” and to declare the “acceptable year of the Lord.” Isaiah 61:1, 2 . They read how He would “set judgment in the earth,” how the isles should “wait for His law,” how the Gentiles should come to His light, and kings to the brightness of His rising. Isaiah 42:4 ; 60:3 . DA 34.2 The dying words of Jacob filled them with hope: “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his fe…
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:44 in this passage.
"The final overthrow of all earthly dominions is plainly foretold in the word of truth. In the prophecy uttered when sentence from God was pronounced upon the last king of Israel is given the message: Ed 179.1"
Both passages discuss the final overthrow of earthly kingdoms. Daniel 2:44 speaks of God setting up a kingdom that will consume all other kingdoms, while EGW speaks of the final overthrow of all earthly dominions. The connection is thematic and relevant.
Daniel 2:45
"Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure."
"“This is the dream,” confidently declared Daniel; and the king, listening with closest attention to every particular, knew it was the very dream over which he had been so troubled. Thus his mind was prepared to receive with favor the interpretation. The King of kings was about to communicate great truth to the Babylonian monarch. God would reveal that He has power over the kingdoms of the world, power to enthrone and to dethrone kings. Nebuchadnezzar's mind was to be awakened, if possible, to a sense of his responsibility to Heaven. The events of the future, reaching down to the end of time, were to be opened before him. PK 497.4"
Both passages describe Daniel revealing Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation, emphasizing God's power and future events. The EGW passage amplifies the narrative context surrounding Daniel 2:45.
Daniel 2:47
"The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret."
His ambassador, and taught to read the mysteries of ages to come. Heathen monarchs, through association with Heaven's representative, were constrained to acknowledge the God of Daniel. “Of a truth it is,” declared Nebuchadnezzar, “that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets.” And Darius, in his proclamation “unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth,” exalted the “God of Daniel” as “the living God, and steadfast forever, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed;” who “delivereth and rescueth, and ... worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth.” Daniel 2:47 ; 6:25-27 . Ed 56.1 True and Honest Men By their wisdom and justice, by the purity and benevolence of their daily life, by their devotion to the interests of the people,—and they, idolaters,—Joseph and Daniel proved themselves true to the principles of their early training, true to Him whose representatives they were. These men, both in Egypt and in Babylon,…
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 2:47 and 6:25-27, attributing the statements to Nebuchadnezzar and Darius respectively. This is a clear and direct connection.
So in Daniel God placed a light beside the throne of the world's greatest kingdom, that all who would might learn of the true and living God. At the court of Babylon were gathered representatives from all lands, men of the choicest talents, men the most richly endowed with natural gifts and possessed of the highest culture this world could bestow; yet amid them all the Hebrew captives were without a peer. In physical strength and beauty, in mental vigor and literary attainments, and in spiritual power and insight they stood unrivaled. “In all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.” Daniel 1:20 . While faithful to his duties in the king's court, Daniel so faithfully maintained his loyalty to God that God could honor him as His messenger to the Babylonian monarch. Through him the mysteries of the future were unfolded, and Nebuchadnezzar himself was constrained t…
Ellen White directly references Daniel 2:47 in this passage.
"The king was convinced of the truth of the interpretation, and in humility and awe he “fell upon his face, and worshiped,” saying, “Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.” PK 499.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 2:47, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"When Daniel, in response to the royal summons, stood in the king's presence, Nebuchadnezzar said, “O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.” After relating the dream, Nebuchadnezzar said: “O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.” PK 517.1"
Both passages highlight the idea that Daniel possesses a divine spirit that enables him to understand secrets and mysteries, although the specific wording differs.
"The experience of Ezra while living among the Jews who remained in Babylon was so unusual that it attracted the favorable notice of King Artaxerxes, with whom he talked freely regarding the power of the God of heaven, and the divine purpose in restoring the Jews to Jerusalem. PK 607.2"
Both passages describe a situation where a leader (Artaxerxes/Nebuchadnezzar) recognizes the power of God due to the actions and testimony of a faithful servant (Ezra/Daniel). The parallel lies in the impact of the servant's faith on the ruler's perception of God.
Daniel 2:48
"Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon."
"Nebuchadnezzar revoked the decree for the destruction of the wise men. Their lives were spared because of Daniel's connection with the Revealer of secrets. And “the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.” PK 499.3"
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:48.
"From the beginning God has wrought through His people to bring blessing to the world. To the ancient Egyptian nation God made Joseph a fountain of life. Through the integrity of Joseph the life of that whole people was preserved. Through Daniel God saved the life of all the wise men of Babylon. And these deliverances are as object lessons; they illustrate the spiritual blessings offered to the world through connection with the God whom Joseph and Daniel worshiped. Everyone in whose heart Christ abides, everyone who will show forth His love to the world, is a worker together with God for the blessing of humanity. As he receives from the Saviour grace to impart to others, from his whole being flows forth the tide of spiritual life. AA 13.2"
The EGW passage mentions Daniel saving the wise men of Babylon, and the Bible verse describes Daniel being made ruler over them. While the verse doesn't explicitly state he *saved* them, his position of authority implies protection and influence, supporting the thematic connection.
Wonderful is the work which God designs to accomplish through His servants, that His name may be glorified. God made Joseph a fountain of life to the Egyptian nation. Through Joseph the life of that whole people was preserved. Through Daniel God saved the life of all the wise men of Babylon. And these deliverances were as object lessons; they illustrated to the people the spiritual blessings offered them through connection with the God whom Joseph and Daniel worshiped. So through His people today God desires to bring blessings to the world. Every worker in whose heart Christ abides, everyone who will show forth His love to the world, is a worker together with God for the blessing of humanity. As he receives from the Saviour grace to impart to others, from his whole being flows forth the tide of spiritual life. Christ came as the Great Physician to heal the wounds that sin has made in the human family; and His Spirit, working through His servants, imparts to sin-sick, suffering human be…
The EGW passage uses Daniel as an example of God working through individuals to bring blessings and deliverance. Daniel 2:48 describes Daniel's elevation and authority, illustrating the blessings God bestowed upon him. The connection is valid and supports the overall theme.